Wilton Sixth Grader Honored in Statewide Energy Contest

WILTON, CT — Jack Richardson, a sixth-grade student at Middlebrook School in Wilton, was recently awarded third place in the 20th Annual eesmarts Student Contest for his persuasive letter promoting energy-efficient choices at home.

The statewide contest, presented by Energize Connecticut in collaboration with Eversource and Avangrid subsidiaries, invites K-12 students to submit creative projects focused on sustainability, energy efficiency, and clean energy. Entries this year included essays, videos, posters, poems, comic strips, and more.

To mark the program’s 20th year, a new prompt was introduced for educators, encouraging them to engage students in energy-saving projects such as songs or videos.

Richardson’s submission, a persuasive letter addressed to his parents, advocated for purchasing an electric car and ENERGY STAR® appliances. He also recommended investing in an energy-efficient washing machine to reduce water and electricity usage, noting his family’s active lifestyle.

More than 500 entries were submitted by students across Connecticut, with 35 finalists selected from 26 schools in 25 communities. Winners were honored at a May 13 awards ceremony at the Connecticut Science Center.

Energize Connecticut supports energy-saving initiatives through educational outreach and funding from the Energy Efficiency Fund, Connecticut Green Bank, and utility partners. More information is available online here.